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  1. [ 1880 ΓÇö National Anthem ]
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  3. Calixa Lavall├⌐e, the well-known French-Canadian composer, composed the music and Adolphe-Basile Routhier the words of ΓÇ£O CanadaΓÇ¥, which was first performed in Quebec City on 24 June during the Saint-Jean-Baptiste celebrations.  The song rapidly gained popularity in Quebec and was regarded as the national song of French Canada.